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Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 40

Simon Tomes

I took this photo on the final evening of TestBash 2024 in Brighton, UK. It was just before I joined everyone at the social event. The li...

26 Aug 25

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Serious kit for serious TestBash talks

Simon Tomes

We don't mess about when it comes to recording talks at TestBash. Just check out this kit from the visual and audio team at TestBash 2024...

22 Aug 25

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Oracles are everywhere

Simon Tomes

The "Testing using oracles" STEC lesson by Lena Nyström is an important one. She expertly works with many types of oracles during Lesson ...

20 Aug 25

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Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 39

Simon Tomes

Can you find Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – Taken during TestBash 2023 in Liverpool.

18 Aug 25

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STEC is complete 🎉: 19 modules, 59 voices, and a jam packed portfolio to show your growth

Sarah Deery

Eighteen months, 19 modules, and 59 amazing contributors later, the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is complete!Looking bac...

18 Aug 25

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Testing isn't just about finding bugs

Simon Tomes

Inspired by Rahul's words on his post celebrating 100 community stars: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rahul-parwal_100-stars-100-stories-...

18 Aug 25

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Community Star reason: Rahul Parwal

Simon Tomes

14 Aug 25

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When you hesitate to award a community star

Simon Tomes

Let's just say 99 is an important number in the MoTaverse.

14 Aug 25

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Discovering the MoTaverse: 10 steps to get started

Simon Tomes

One thing Rosie and I often acknowledge yet sometimes forget is that the MoTaverse moves fast. We’re always shipping new features and run...

13 Aug 25

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Caring is at the heart of everything we need to do

Simon Tomes

Towards the end of their conversation, Gary and Rosie touch on the concept of caring. Rosie comments that as long as we care, we will imp...

12 Aug 25

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Where's Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – No. 38

Simon Tomes

Can you find Bug, Space Duck and Space Seagull? – Taken during MoT London 26/06/25.

11 Aug 25

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Simon Tomes

Community Lead at MoTaverse

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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.

“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.”

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